This article was co-authored by Clinton M. Sandvick, JD, PhD. Clinton M. Sandvick worked as a civil litigator in California for over 7 years. He received his JD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1998 and his PhD in American History from the University of Oregon in 2013.

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If you move within the state of Wisconsin, you are required to notify the Department of Transportation of your new address within ten days. You can change the address on your driver's license in Wisconsin by filling out an online request, calling the Department of Motor Vehicles or mailing a request. You can also visit a Department of Transportation service center in person. If you wish to have your physical driver’s license show the change, you will need to request a duplicate license, which has a fee of $14.

Visit the website for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. You can find their home page at www.wisconsindot.gov. From the home page, select the link to “Online Services” on the top toolbar, and choose “Change Address” from the drop down menu that appears. This will take you to a new screen for the online services of the DOT.[1]XResearch source

Click on the image of the license plate that says “Start Now” at the bottom of the screen when you are ready to proceed.

Provide your personal information to begin the change process. You will be prompted to enter your Wisconsin driver’s license number, the last four digits of your social security number, and your date of birth, in order to gain access to your records.[2]XResearch source

When you are ready to proceed, click on the “I’m not a robot” box as a security measure, and follow the instructions. Then choose “Next” at the bottom of the screen.

Enter the new information. You will be directed to a new screen, where you will enter your new address. Enter the information carefully, as you are making changes directly into the computer records of the Department of Transportation. Verify that your information is correct before you submit it.

Decide if you want a new license. When you make the address change online, your license itself will not show the new information. If you wish, you may request a duplicate license online after you change your address.

Locate the nearest service center of the Department of Transportation. From the home page at www.wisconsindot.gov, select the link to “Online Services” on the top toolbar, and choose “Closest DMV and Wait Times” from the drop down menu that appears. This will take you to a new screen to search for the nearest service office.[3]XResearch source

On the search screen, select “Driver’s License” from the drop down menu of service categories.

Search by either zip code or the name of your city or town. Select “Next” after entering the information.

Use the map that appears to find the nearest service center. Your location will appear on the map as a blue dot, and nearby service centers will show up as green dots.

The nearest offices, with their addresses and telephone numbers, will appear below the map. You will also see the current wait time for each office.

Gather the information that you will need to make your address change. You will need to take your original license and some other proof of your identification. You will also need to have the new information available to make the address change.[4]XResearch source

Visit the office and change your address. You will need to go to the office of the DOT service center and inform one of the clerks that you wish to change your address. While not required, you will have the option to order a duplicate license with your new address printed on it Ordering the optional duplicate license costs $14.[5]XResearch source

Gather the information you will need. To make an address change by telephone, you will need to have with you the original license with your driver’s license number, your social security number for identification, and your new address.[6]XResearch source

Call the office of the Department of Transportation. You can reach the office by calling (608) 266-2353. The telephone service is available Monday through Friday during normal business hours.[7]XResearch source

Provide the information for your new address. You will need to make a few selections on the recorded telephone menu and may have a wait of a few minutes. When a clerk answers the phone, say that you want to change your address and provide the information.

Include the information to make the change. You will need to provide your driver’s license number, so the DOT can identify your record. You will also need to give your former address, for verification, and the new address that you would like to have recorded.[9]XResearch source

Mail in your request for the address change. When the letter is complete, mail it to the Department of Transportation at Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles, P.O. Box 7917, Madison, WI 53707-7917.[10]XResearch source

Request a duplicate license separately, if you wish. You are not required to have a newly printed license. If you want your driver’s license to reflect your new address, however, you need to request a duplicate license. You may only request a duplicate license online or in person at a DOT service center.[11]XResearch source

About This Article

This article was co-authored by Clinton M. Sandvick, JD, PhD. Clinton M. Sandvick worked as a civil litigator in California for over 7 years. He received his JD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1998 and his PhD in American History from the University of Oregon in 2013.